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Posted 4 months agoHey everyone. So, I've been meaning to make this journal a while ago, but I admit, I got worried. But there's some things that need to be said. It's nothing super serious, but still worth mentioning since it's about commissions and such. So just a heads up, this might be a bit of a long read. Now...
First, I do wanna thank those who has paid for a commission and are being patient with me. Really appreciate it. However, I also want to apologize for how long I'm taking with them. Other than maybe burnout (which I'll get to), I don't have any excuse for being so late with them. That being said, I haven't forgotten who I owe, and I'm gonna get them done. Of course, action speak louder than words and I gotta prove it. I also need to do better at contacting clients too. Overall, I just need to do better.
I did mention burnout, and I guess that's part of it. Outside of a few quick gestures, I haven't been able to draw much. I do think one of the reasons is because I've been doing commissions for so long, but barely have done anything for myself. Of course I could've done more personal art, but I won't deny I'm pretty slow, and then I find myself trying to focus on only commissions. Heck, there's been times I've stayed up entire nights working on commissions, which, obviously isn't a good idea. No doubt that contributed to the burnout. Basically: I'm treating art more like work and not trying to have fun. That needs to change.
I do plan on giving my commission Terms of Service a complete overhaul whenever I officially open up. Not only to make things more clear on what I like to draw and such, but also to hold myself more accountable. I'm honestly considering adding some kind of deadline that I need to have the commission done. And if I don't, well, I'll add some kind of penalty, like maybe a partial refund. I'm still work-shopping some things, and I'm more than likely gonna run my ideas to others to get feedback.
I guess I've also been unintentionally comparing myself to other artists. Obviously, you should never do that. I've known that for years. But I think I've been accidentally doing it while browsing sites like Artstation. I keep seeing stuff on there that make me go, "I hope to get that good" and it's not just on Artstation either. I've seen my fair share of great and productive artists on Bluesky, and I hope to get to their level too. I've been telling myself that I need to improve, but not sure how to go about it. There's been times where I don't think I've improved that much. I know most of you will tell me otherwise, but I do feel like there's things I should know by now such as perspective, light and shadow, backgrounds, and such. I do want to get better, but I'm not entirely sure how to approach it.
While the whole AI thing is part of it, I won't say it's a huge part of the burnout. I do know for a fact that most people with actual taste will support actual artist and not people who pose as artists. It's definitely concerning though, especially when you know someone whose art style and/or character has been made into a model for people to use without consent, or even finding out that particular person is contributing to it. But, I'm not gonna give up on being an artist because of AI. That's for sure.
That being said, the fact that I've came across Furry AI bros on Patreon making $500-1000+ a month is nothing short of baffling. Like, how sad, desperate, and horny do you have to be to pay for AI generated stuff and not support actual artists? C'mon...
I probably mentioned it a while ago, but for quite some time, I've been trying to better myself when it comes to being productive. Also, as some of you know, I'm a huge over thinker and perfectionist. Sadly my overthinking has gotten to where I start doubting myself as an artist and even been scared about clients and other people not liking what I've created. And it's not just art where I've experienced those thoughts, but in real life too. Some of the stuff some YouTubers bring up about routines, productivity, and such might be bit much, but I have found useful stuff like the Pomodoro Technique. There is a part of me that does think I should try to find some routine that works for me, but I do wonder if it maybe I'm wasting my time. I dunno.
I also need to start taking better care of myself. While I don't have any medical issues, I still need to be careful. My late dad passed away due to type-2 diabetes, and unfortunately, that illness runs on his side of the family. So there's always a possibility I could get it too. Obviously, it's not a guarantee, and it can be preventable if I take care of myself. Which...yeah. I also need to sleep better. I can probably count on one hand the amount of times I've gotten 8+ hours of uninterrupted sleep since this year started (and probably late last year too). I don't have a sleeping disorder, but I think it mostly comes from thinking too much. Can't exactly sleep well if you have too much on the mind, y'know?
This is getting long, so I'm gonna end it. But yeah, when it comes to commissions, I need to be a better artist and a businessman. I didn't want to mention this cause I don't want it to look like I'm trying to get sympathy or anything of the sort, but I currently don't have a job, and haven't had much luck. So for now at least, I want to try and make a bit of a living with my art. It might not get to where I can make a living 100% anytime soon, but I do think it can get to where I can help out, y'know? Especially thanks to a certain someone with power, things are getting more expensive. I do think if I keep improving my skills and be more consistent, eventually I can make a living off my art no problem. But in order to do that, I need to be better, and well, only me can change me.
I'm gonna make this the last time I mention it until I get what needs to be done, but if you want to help out in any way financially until I open for commissions again or even after, I do have a Ko-Fi account. Even a dollar helps me out big time. It's completely up to you.
Right, so after I finish posting this, eat, and clean up the house, I'm gonna try to put pen on canvas. I need to force myself to draw. Can't always rely on motivation to get you going. Plus, art is supposed to be fun, not insanely stressful, right? If you guys has any advice, suggestions, and such on anything I've talked about, I'm all ears.
Anyway, sorry for all of this. Take care everyone, and stay safe.
~JT
First, I do wanna thank those who has paid for a commission and are being patient with me. Really appreciate it. However, I also want to apologize for how long I'm taking with them. Other than maybe burnout (which I'll get to), I don't have any excuse for being so late with them. That being said, I haven't forgotten who I owe, and I'm gonna get them done. Of course, action speak louder than words and I gotta prove it. I also need to do better at contacting clients too. Overall, I just need to do better.
I did mention burnout, and I guess that's part of it. Outside of a few quick gestures, I haven't been able to draw much. I do think one of the reasons is because I've been doing commissions for so long, but barely have done anything for myself. Of course I could've done more personal art, but I won't deny I'm pretty slow, and then I find myself trying to focus on only commissions. Heck, there's been times I've stayed up entire nights working on commissions, which, obviously isn't a good idea. No doubt that contributed to the burnout. Basically: I'm treating art more like work and not trying to have fun. That needs to change.
I do plan on giving my commission Terms of Service a complete overhaul whenever I officially open up. Not only to make things more clear on what I like to draw and such, but also to hold myself more accountable. I'm honestly considering adding some kind of deadline that I need to have the commission done. And if I don't, well, I'll add some kind of penalty, like maybe a partial refund. I'm still work-shopping some things, and I'm more than likely gonna run my ideas to others to get feedback.
I guess I've also been unintentionally comparing myself to other artists. Obviously, you should never do that. I've known that for years. But I think I've been accidentally doing it while browsing sites like Artstation. I keep seeing stuff on there that make me go, "I hope to get that good" and it's not just on Artstation either. I've seen my fair share of great and productive artists on Bluesky, and I hope to get to their level too. I've been telling myself that I need to improve, but not sure how to go about it. There's been times where I don't think I've improved that much. I know most of you will tell me otherwise, but I do feel like there's things I should know by now such as perspective, light and shadow, backgrounds, and such. I do want to get better, but I'm not entirely sure how to approach it.
While the whole AI thing is part of it, I won't say it's a huge part of the burnout. I do know for a fact that most people with actual taste will support actual artist and not people who pose as artists. It's definitely concerning though, especially when you know someone whose art style and/or character has been made into a model for people to use without consent, or even finding out that particular person is contributing to it. But, I'm not gonna give up on being an artist because of AI. That's for sure.
That being said, the fact that I've came across Furry AI bros on Patreon making $500-1000+ a month is nothing short of baffling. Like, how sad, desperate, and horny do you have to be to pay for AI generated stuff and not support actual artists? C'mon...
I probably mentioned it a while ago, but for quite some time, I've been trying to better myself when it comes to being productive. Also, as some of you know, I'm a huge over thinker and perfectionist. Sadly my overthinking has gotten to where I start doubting myself as an artist and even been scared about clients and other people not liking what I've created. And it's not just art where I've experienced those thoughts, but in real life too. Some of the stuff some YouTubers bring up about routines, productivity, and such might be bit much, but I have found useful stuff like the Pomodoro Technique. There is a part of me that does think I should try to find some routine that works for me, but I do wonder if it maybe I'm wasting my time. I dunno.
I also need to start taking better care of myself. While I don't have any medical issues, I still need to be careful. My late dad passed away due to type-2 diabetes, and unfortunately, that illness runs on his side of the family. So there's always a possibility I could get it too. Obviously, it's not a guarantee, and it can be preventable if I take care of myself. Which...yeah. I also need to sleep better. I can probably count on one hand the amount of times I've gotten 8+ hours of uninterrupted sleep since this year started (and probably late last year too). I don't have a sleeping disorder, but I think it mostly comes from thinking too much. Can't exactly sleep well if you have too much on the mind, y'know?
This is getting long, so I'm gonna end it. But yeah, when it comes to commissions, I need to be a better artist and a businessman. I didn't want to mention this cause I don't want it to look like I'm trying to get sympathy or anything of the sort, but I currently don't have a job, and haven't had much luck. So for now at least, I want to try and make a bit of a living with my art. It might not get to where I can make a living 100% anytime soon, but I do think it can get to where I can help out, y'know? Especially thanks to a certain someone with power, things are getting more expensive. I do think if I keep improving my skills and be more consistent, eventually I can make a living off my art no problem. But in order to do that, I need to be better, and well, only me can change me.
I'm gonna make this the last time I mention it until I get what needs to be done, but if you want to help out in any way financially until I open for commissions again or even after, I do have a Ko-Fi account. Even a dollar helps me out big time. It's completely up to you.
Right, so after I finish posting this, eat, and clean up the house, I'm gonna try to put pen on canvas. I need to force myself to draw. Can't always rely on motivation to get you going. Plus, art is supposed to be fun, not insanely stressful, right? If you guys has any advice, suggestions, and such on anything I've talked about, I'm all ears.
Anyway, sorry for all of this. Take care everyone, and stay safe.
~JT
My Plans, Reflections, etc.
Posted 8 months agoHey everyone. 2025 is not too far away from now. I thought that I'd make a journal that has things like reflections, plans, and all that jazz. Kind of an overview of sorts. I'll title each section off to help, cause it's gonna be a long one. I might bring up things I've talked about already, so if so, sorry. :P
Now, to start it off...
Commissions
First off, I want to thank those who have bought a commission from me and being patient. Means a lot. But I should also apologize to those that I've kept waiting. I don't have any excuse for that. While I do take some solace in that I'm no where as bad as artists who ghost their clients for months, if not years and keeps taking commissions, there's no denying that I need to do better.
A lot of artists have those days where they don't feel like drawing, which is fine. We're only human. But when it comes to commissions, since you're being paid, I know you have to be more diligent. One thing I've seen professional artists say is that you cannot wait for motivation. Obviously when you're working in the industry, motivation's not an option, but even for something smaller, it's not bad advice, especially since I want to get to where I draw a lot. Not to where I burn myself out, obviously.
Unfortunately, I do kind of suffer from perfectionism pretty hard. I've been trying to think of ways to break the habit, but it's easier said than done. Doesn't help that I'm an overthinker too. Perfectionism can really screw you over. I've even restarted drawings because of it. Another thing I need to work on. Obviously, you need to give it your all, but the main thing is as long as your client is happy, right?
Sleep is another thing too. I sometimes have my moments where I only get a bit of sleep and that throws my entire sleep schedule off for a while, which results in me feeling drained. Maybe it's because I'm thinking a lot that I have trouble sleeping? I just need to relax. I have fixed my sleep schedule before numerous times. I can do it again.
I have been thinking about my Commission ToS, and wondering if anything needs to be changed or added. I looked at many commission sheets from artists to try and get an idea. I'm not entirely sure. I honestly wish I could include things like shading and multiple characters as an option, but I honestly have very little to no experience in those. At least for now.
Well, when it comes to commissions, I guess the best thing to do is set up a schedule and put as much focus as I can into it. I like to use the Pomodoro Technique, so maybe I should implement that into it.
There's less than 10 days left in December, and I got commissions I need to finish. I need to get my tail in gear.
Art
One of the things I need to do is strike a balance between doing personal art, studies, and commissions. I have so many ideas stewing in my head that needs to be put on canvas. I need to design up to date pictures of Jay (both versions!), I've had this idea for drawing Jay in different themes like the skins you see in games like League. There's a lot I wanna do.
I admit I've also thought about doing muscle fan art, mostly of more obscure/underrated characters I like. Lot of artists, understandably so, tend to immediately draw whatever character is popular, and I'm not in any way against that. But I have seen characters that don't have a huge following get overshadowed in things like Patreon polls and it's kind of unfortunate to see. I still remember one artist (who draws both human and non-human characters) had a poll and chose Porunga as one of the options. He won, right? Nope. Came in last. I think one of the non-human winners was from Housamo, which if so, no surprise.
I need to also try dedicating some time studying too, and not just anatomy. While I do think my art is decent, I still lack a lot of things like most of the fundamentals. I need to learn perspective, light and shadows, and plenty of other things. It's not like I lack the resources to learn. Just, not sure how to approach learning these things. I'll figure something out, but if you have any advice,I'm all ears.
I will say the commissions have pushed me out of my comfort zone in more ways than one. Drawing certain body types, genders, species, and such that I've never drawn. Most of it I haven't even practiced yet.
There are other things I wanna tackle too, like pixel art. Primarily because I want to make things for Sonic Robot Blast 2 Kart and Dr. Robotnik's Ring Racers. I have friends who got their OCs created for their former, and it honestly makes me wanna include Jay. I could pay someone to do it, but I don't have that kind of cash right now. There's also animation too, thanks to sakugas and watching both recent western and eastern animation. I mean, anything from Flying Bark Productions (Rise of TMNT, Moon Girl, Glitch Techs, Monkie Kid, etc.) alone is inspiring, but also anime like Dragon Ball and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken (season 2 plz). I have Clip Studio EX, and the Animator's Survival Kit. I just need to well, animate, right?
Social Media
I'm sure most have seen the huge exodus to Bluesky. I might've mentioned it, but I made accounts there a while ago, and while it isn't perfect, it's been nice. When it comes to Twitter, I haven't deleted my accounts, but I'm kind of on the fence about continuing to post art there. The whole thing with the AI (which I think turned out to be false?) and other events kind of gave me a reason to use the site less. Also Musk is an idiot.
I admit, I occassionly browsed certain users who mocked those who threw childish fits over things like pronouns, "ugly" women, etc. While it was entertaining to see them act like fools, it also made your brain hurt cause of the absolutely baffling opinions that makes you wonder how do these guys function outside the computer. It's just...Yikes.
I'm not gonna delete my accounts since that makes your username available to be taken. Plus there are still a lot of artists, both furry and not, that haven't made the jump yet. Though I might not post art there. Which sucks cause some pieces of art did very well, even getting likes from well-known people in the community. We'll see.
I have been wondering about Itaku. I made an account there a while ago, but stopped using it. Didn't seem like there was much traffic on there. Does anyone know what the place is like now? Is it still kind of quiet?
Life
I...don't have too much to report on here, and that's kind of the problem. I don't want to go into details about it, but to give you a general idea: I haven't made much progress with my life for a very long time. It can be due to things like procrastination, but I guess also things like I worry I'm gonna mess up badly. Even my nieces and nephew are way ahead. I've found myself thinking about the worst case, which isn't healthy. Losing my dad in 2020 didn't help either. Still hurts, a lot. Not that long ago I had a pretty good cry on his birthday. I'm alright now, btw.
While this isn't exclusive to the start of 2025, and resolutions are kind of a odd concept nowadays, I think my plan for 2025 is to get my shit together and live a better life; To become a better person. My dad told me numerous times that even after he passes on, I need to keep moving forward, and I haven't been doing a good job of that. I just have to stop doubting myself, accept that I'll make mistakes, and just, well...do it, right?
I also need to take better care of myself. Not that I have any health issues, but diabetes is something that has hit my dad's side of the family pretty hard, and I'm sure no one wants to become diabetic. Plus, I enjoy cooking, and I don't want to be limited on what I can and can't eat, y'know?
But yeah, there's a lot I'm missing out on like a bunch of games, food, and such. Plus lately I've found myself watching videos of people transforming their bedrooms into their dream rooms/gaming setups. I want to do that so bad now. :P
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There might be more to talk about, but this is pretty friggin' long as-is. I do also need to continue work on commissions too. I do hope everyone has a Happy Holidays, and also stay safe out there. Take care!
~JT
Now, to start it off...
Commissions
First off, I want to thank those who have bought a commission from me and being patient. Means a lot. But I should also apologize to those that I've kept waiting. I don't have any excuse for that. While I do take some solace in that I'm no where as bad as artists who ghost their clients for months, if not years and keeps taking commissions, there's no denying that I need to do better.
A lot of artists have those days where they don't feel like drawing, which is fine. We're only human. But when it comes to commissions, since you're being paid, I know you have to be more diligent. One thing I've seen professional artists say is that you cannot wait for motivation. Obviously when you're working in the industry, motivation's not an option, but even for something smaller, it's not bad advice, especially since I want to get to where I draw a lot. Not to where I burn myself out, obviously.
Unfortunately, I do kind of suffer from perfectionism pretty hard. I've been trying to think of ways to break the habit, but it's easier said than done. Doesn't help that I'm an overthinker too. Perfectionism can really screw you over. I've even restarted drawings because of it. Another thing I need to work on. Obviously, you need to give it your all, but the main thing is as long as your client is happy, right?
Sleep is another thing too. I sometimes have my moments where I only get a bit of sleep and that throws my entire sleep schedule off for a while, which results in me feeling drained. Maybe it's because I'm thinking a lot that I have trouble sleeping? I just need to relax. I have fixed my sleep schedule before numerous times. I can do it again.
I have been thinking about my Commission ToS, and wondering if anything needs to be changed or added. I looked at many commission sheets from artists to try and get an idea. I'm not entirely sure. I honestly wish I could include things like shading and multiple characters as an option, but I honestly have very little to no experience in those. At least for now.
Well, when it comes to commissions, I guess the best thing to do is set up a schedule and put as much focus as I can into it. I like to use the Pomodoro Technique, so maybe I should implement that into it.
There's less than 10 days left in December, and I got commissions I need to finish. I need to get my tail in gear.
Art
One of the things I need to do is strike a balance between doing personal art, studies, and commissions. I have so many ideas stewing in my head that needs to be put on canvas. I need to design up to date pictures of Jay (both versions!), I've had this idea for drawing Jay in different themes like the skins you see in games like League. There's a lot I wanna do.
I admit I've also thought about doing muscle fan art, mostly of more obscure/underrated characters I like. Lot of artists, understandably so, tend to immediately draw whatever character is popular, and I'm not in any way against that. But I have seen characters that don't have a huge following get overshadowed in things like Patreon polls and it's kind of unfortunate to see. I still remember one artist (who draws both human and non-human characters) had a poll and chose Porunga as one of the options. He won, right? Nope. Came in last. I think one of the non-human winners was from Housamo, which if so, no surprise.
I need to also try dedicating some time studying too, and not just anatomy. While I do think my art is decent, I still lack a lot of things like most of the fundamentals. I need to learn perspective, light and shadows, and plenty of other things. It's not like I lack the resources to learn. Just, not sure how to approach learning these things. I'll figure something out, but if you have any advice,I'm all ears.
I will say the commissions have pushed me out of my comfort zone in more ways than one. Drawing certain body types, genders, species, and such that I've never drawn. Most of it I haven't even practiced yet.
There are other things I wanna tackle too, like pixel art. Primarily because I want to make things for Sonic Robot Blast 2 Kart and Dr. Robotnik's Ring Racers. I have friends who got their OCs created for their former, and it honestly makes me wanna include Jay. I could pay someone to do it, but I don't have that kind of cash right now. There's also animation too, thanks to sakugas and watching both recent western and eastern animation. I mean, anything from Flying Bark Productions (Rise of TMNT, Moon Girl, Glitch Techs, Monkie Kid, etc.) alone is inspiring, but also anime like Dragon Ball and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken (season 2 plz). I have Clip Studio EX, and the Animator's Survival Kit. I just need to well, animate, right?
Social Media
I'm sure most have seen the huge exodus to Bluesky. I might've mentioned it, but I made accounts there a while ago, and while it isn't perfect, it's been nice. When it comes to Twitter, I haven't deleted my accounts, but I'm kind of on the fence about continuing to post art there. The whole thing with the AI (which I think turned out to be false?) and other events kind of gave me a reason to use the site less. Also Musk is an idiot.
I admit, I occassionly browsed certain users who mocked those who threw childish fits over things like pronouns, "ugly" women, etc. While it was entertaining to see them act like fools, it also made your brain hurt cause of the absolutely baffling opinions that makes you wonder how do these guys function outside the computer. It's just...Yikes.
I'm not gonna delete my accounts since that makes your username available to be taken. Plus there are still a lot of artists, both furry and not, that haven't made the jump yet. Though I might not post art there. Which sucks cause some pieces of art did very well, even getting likes from well-known people in the community. We'll see.
I have been wondering about Itaku. I made an account there a while ago, but stopped using it. Didn't seem like there was much traffic on there. Does anyone know what the place is like now? Is it still kind of quiet?
Life
I...don't have too much to report on here, and that's kind of the problem. I don't want to go into details about it, but to give you a general idea: I haven't made much progress with my life for a very long time. It can be due to things like procrastination, but I guess also things like I worry I'm gonna mess up badly. Even my nieces and nephew are way ahead. I've found myself thinking about the worst case, which isn't healthy. Losing my dad in 2020 didn't help either. Still hurts, a lot. Not that long ago I had a pretty good cry on his birthday. I'm alright now, btw.
While this isn't exclusive to the start of 2025, and resolutions are kind of a odd concept nowadays, I think my plan for 2025 is to get my shit together and live a better life; To become a better person. My dad told me numerous times that even after he passes on, I need to keep moving forward, and I haven't been doing a good job of that. I just have to stop doubting myself, accept that I'll make mistakes, and just, well...do it, right?
I also need to take better care of myself. Not that I have any health issues, but diabetes is something that has hit my dad's side of the family pretty hard, and I'm sure no one wants to become diabetic. Plus, I enjoy cooking, and I don't want to be limited on what I can and can't eat, y'know?
But yeah, there's a lot I'm missing out on like a bunch of games, food, and such. Plus lately I've found myself watching videos of people transforming their bedrooms into their dream rooms/gaming setups. I want to do that so bad now. :P
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There might be more to talk about, but this is pretty friggin' long as-is. I do also need to continue work on commissions too. I do hope everyone has a Happy Holidays, and also stay safe out there. Take care!
~JT
December 2024 Commissions: OPEN
Posted 9 months agoHey everyone. So I'm opening up for commissions again. I did make some slight adjustments to the ToS and form. Hopefully everything's alright. If you have any questions, let me know. Also I decided to have a little sale for a few days. From now until the 13th, sketch commissions will be at a 30% discount. Long as you put in a form request before the end date, the discount will apply.
https://forms.gle/WEHvo6mWMFobUXHb6
I have been thinking about things like how I handle commissions, trying to strike some balance between commissions and personal stuff, etc. Well, more like overthinking it. :P
I guess to sum it up: I want to be more efficient. While I take solace in that I'm no where as bad as artists who ghost their clients for months if not years, I need to get better. I also want to draw for myself too. I have so many ideas in my head that needs to be put on canvas. Basically, I want to end this year on a good note both financially and creatively. Fingers crossed that I can do it.
~JT
https://forms.gle/WEHvo6mWMFobUXHb6
I have been thinking about things like how I handle commissions, trying to strike some balance between commissions and personal stuff, etc. Well, more like overthinking it. :P
I guess to sum it up: I want to be more efficient. While I take solace in that I'm no where as bad as artists who ghost their clients for months if not years, I need to get better. I also want to draw for myself too. I have so many ideas in my head that needs to be put on canvas. Basically, I want to end this year on a good note both financially and creatively. Fingers crossed that I can do it.
~JT
An update on things.
Posted a year agoHey everyone. Thought I post an update journal.
Admittedly, don't want to start on a heavy note, and I'll keep it brief since I think everyone has said what needed to be said. Dragoneer's passing was nothing short of sad and shocking. I couldn't sleep, booted up my PC, went to FA, and I saw the headline. All I could say was "...Holy shit." And after reading up what happened to him, I wanted to drink, which I didn't have. I very seldomly drink, and never had much of a reason, but that, that was horrifying to read. He did not deserve that.
Never talked to him, only know things here and there, but I do know how much of an impact he had on FA and the furry community in general. Rest in peace.
COMMISSIONS
I admit that I've been in a bit of a creative slump lately. And I know why. That being said, I am going to try and force myself to keep going, cause I want to get it all done. For that reason, I'm closing commissions until I get everything done. Not only that, but I'm gonna start making some changes to benefit me and clients. I do want to update my ToS to be better written and with some updates. I have noticed that some artists use Trello to help them with commissions, so I might look into that later on too. I'm most likely gonna ask for some feedback and advice later on as well.
PRODUCTIVIITY & BURNOUT
As mentioned, in a bit of a slump. Besides not drawing much for myself like we talked about a while ago, there's also things like perfectionism, overthinking, and in some cases, trying to do too much at once.
I have been trying to use the Pomodoro Technique to help with my productivity, and it has helped. Problem is that I don't always commit to what you're supposed to do like stopping when the timer says, getting back to work after your break is up, or forgetting to turn on the timer. I need to do better, cause it definitely has helped with doing commissions. There were also times (including recently) I tried to do force myself to work on multiple commissions a day using the Pomodoro Technique. Bad idea. Really bad. I don't even think most professionals subject themselves to this (willingly at least). Best to just do one at a time, eh?
Admittedly a long time ago, I did find myself falling into the rabbit hole of YouTube videos that focused on productivity, morning routines, habits, etc. Won't deny there's some good information that I do want to use, but...it can be a bit much. I'd be surprised if some of the YouTubers that talk about it actually stick to their strict routines.
My sleep cycle has also been really screwed up. I'm a bit of an night owl sometimes, but staying up late often and only getting a few hours is not good for your health. I know what to do to fix it, cause they have worked in the past. Plus I want to keep medicine as a last resort.
ART IN GENERAL
For a while I've had some ideas stewing in my head that I want to get started on. For one, I need to work on up to date pictures of Jay, both versions. I'm 100% sure I mentioned this already, but another thing involving Jay I want to work on is drawing him in different themes. Even though I don't play games like Overwatch and League (love Arcane though. Excited for season 2), I really like the skins and splash art that artists create for them. I've been thinking I should do something similar with Jay, drawing him in different themes.
Another thing I want to do is do some muscle fan art, but especially for characters that I like that might not have that much art of them either because they're obscure, overshadowed, or it's just an odd idea. I have some characters in mind already. Part of me wants do to this is because a lot of artists, especially on Patreon, tend to focus on characters that already have huge followings or because they're the next big thing. Nothing wrong with that, but I've seen characters on Patreon polls that are underrated, but gets heavily outvoted by the character of the month.
Still bitter that one artist I like had Porunga on his poll, and yet he got last place. To be fair he did have bara humans on there too, but still. :P
Honestly, I've thought about maybe opening up a Patreon or something as a tip jar (no paywalls!) and using that as a possible selling point. I guess the idea isn't completely scrapped, but not something I plan to do anytime soon.
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I think that's it. I'll post more if I have something to announce or something. Take care!
~JT
Admittedly, don't want to start on a heavy note, and I'll keep it brief since I think everyone has said what needed to be said. Dragoneer's passing was nothing short of sad and shocking. I couldn't sleep, booted up my PC, went to FA, and I saw the headline. All I could say was "...Holy shit." And after reading up what happened to him, I wanted to drink, which I didn't have. I very seldomly drink, and never had much of a reason, but that, that was horrifying to read. He did not deserve that.
Never talked to him, only know things here and there, but I do know how much of an impact he had on FA and the furry community in general. Rest in peace.
COMMISSIONS
I admit that I've been in a bit of a creative slump lately. And I know why. That being said, I am going to try and force myself to keep going, cause I want to get it all done. For that reason, I'm closing commissions until I get everything done. Not only that, but I'm gonna start making some changes to benefit me and clients. I do want to update my ToS to be better written and with some updates. I have noticed that some artists use Trello to help them with commissions, so I might look into that later on too. I'm most likely gonna ask for some feedback and advice later on as well.
PRODUCTIVIITY & BURNOUT
As mentioned, in a bit of a slump. Besides not drawing much for myself like we talked about a while ago, there's also things like perfectionism, overthinking, and in some cases, trying to do too much at once.
I have been trying to use the Pomodoro Technique to help with my productivity, and it has helped. Problem is that I don't always commit to what you're supposed to do like stopping when the timer says, getting back to work after your break is up, or forgetting to turn on the timer. I need to do better, cause it definitely has helped with doing commissions. There were also times (including recently) I tried to do force myself to work on multiple commissions a day using the Pomodoro Technique. Bad idea. Really bad. I don't even think most professionals subject themselves to this (willingly at least). Best to just do one at a time, eh?
Admittedly a long time ago, I did find myself falling into the rabbit hole of YouTube videos that focused on productivity, morning routines, habits, etc. Won't deny there's some good information that I do want to use, but...it can be a bit much. I'd be surprised if some of the YouTubers that talk about it actually stick to their strict routines.
My sleep cycle has also been really screwed up. I'm a bit of an night owl sometimes, but staying up late often and only getting a few hours is not good for your health. I know what to do to fix it, cause they have worked in the past. Plus I want to keep medicine as a last resort.
ART IN GENERAL
For a while I've had some ideas stewing in my head that I want to get started on. For one, I need to work on up to date pictures of Jay, both versions. I'm 100% sure I mentioned this already, but another thing involving Jay I want to work on is drawing him in different themes. Even though I don't play games like Overwatch and League (love Arcane though. Excited for season 2), I really like the skins and splash art that artists create for them. I've been thinking I should do something similar with Jay, drawing him in different themes.
Another thing I want to do is do some muscle fan art, but especially for characters that I like that might not have that much art of them either because they're obscure, overshadowed, or it's just an odd idea. I have some characters in mind already. Part of me wants do to this is because a lot of artists, especially on Patreon, tend to focus on characters that already have huge followings or because they're the next big thing. Nothing wrong with that, but I've seen characters on Patreon polls that are underrated, but gets heavily outvoted by the character of the month.
Still bitter that one artist I like had Porunga on his poll, and yet he got last place. To be fair he did have bara humans on there too, but still. :P
Honestly, I've thought about maybe opening up a Patreon or something as a tip jar (no paywalls!) and using that as a possible selling point. I guess the idea isn't completely scrapped, but not something I plan to do anytime soon.
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I think that's it. I'll post more if I have something to announce or something. Take care!
~JT
July 2024 Commissions OPEN!
Posted a year agoIt's the 1st of the month, which means...bills! 😱
I got some this week & I'm gonna need help. If you're interested, you can fill out the form below. If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask me either in the comments or Notes. If you know anyone that might be interested, please spread the word. Thanks! ^^
https://forms.gle/QDWBdEP81kHaFK6D6
I got some this week & I'm gonna need help. If you're interested, you can fill out the form below. If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask me either in the comments or Notes. If you know anyone that might be interested, please spread the word. Thanks! ^^
https://forms.gle/QDWBdEP81kHaFK6D6
June 2024 Commissions Open
Posted a year agoBleh. Been kind of sick lately, but I'm starting to feel a whole lot better.
I posted an updated sheet, but forgot to post a journal about it. Whoops.
Here's the form. If you have any questions, ask away!
https://forms.gle/Q59C3AygcimUec3z7
Also a reminder that I do have a Ko-fi as well. Any support is greatly appreciated. ^^
https://ko-fi.com/jtryuujin
~JT
I posted an updated sheet, but forgot to post a journal about it. Whoops.
Here's the form. If you have any questions, ask away!
https://forms.gle/Q59C3AygcimUec3z7
Also a reminder that I do have a Ko-fi as well. Any support is greatly appreciated. ^^
https://ko-fi.com/jtryuujin
~JT
Bit of an update.
Posted a year agoHey everyone. Figured I'd make a bit of an update journal. Though admittedly, there's not too much to update about, but I do need to be more active here.
Unfortunately, progress has been slow on commissions. I dunno what it is, but I've been in such a creative slump. I haven't been able to get anything good on canvas lately. I even struggle with doing gesture drawings. That being said, I'm not gonna stop trying though. I do apologize to those I owe commissions to. I need to do better. I don't want to be one of those artists who ghost their clients for months (had a similar experience myself a while ago, tbh).
My slump might be just me overthinking things again, which isn't anything new. I've been trying to break that habit, but it's easier said than done. I guess I shouldn't try to break it right now, but more try to suppress it. Not entirely sure. It could maybe also be that I haven't drawn much for myself. Outside of maybe one or two pieces, I've barely drawn any personal art for...a while. It's not like I don't have ideas. Hell, I'm loaded with them. I just haven't put them on paper yet. I think what I need to do is strike some kind of balance between doing personal art and commission art. I want to be productive in both types.
Comes down to it, I just gotta draw, right?
I probably should take better care of myself too. Getting 6-8 hours of sleep happens maybe once in a blue moon. Plus I should try to be more active and do some exercising. Maybe that's it. I do have some ideas on how to deal with the former. The latter is just a matter of actually doing it.
I admit, I was very nervous when I let NSFW commissions be an option. I kind of wanted to stick to doing mainly SFW ones like Racesolar, Bobby, Taran Fiddler, etc. But I currently lack the skills to pull that off. I don't mind drawing NSFW art here and there, and after talking with friends, I understand that it's a sought after product in the fandom. It can be a bit of a double-edged sword sometimes, but I think I can do it, and much more.
Once again, sorry to those who are waiting on a commission. I haven't forgotten about you, and I do plan on getting what I owe done. Take care and stay safe!
~JT
Unfortunately, progress has been slow on commissions. I dunno what it is, but I've been in such a creative slump. I haven't been able to get anything good on canvas lately. I even struggle with doing gesture drawings. That being said, I'm not gonna stop trying though. I do apologize to those I owe commissions to. I need to do better. I don't want to be one of those artists who ghost their clients for months (had a similar experience myself a while ago, tbh).
My slump might be just me overthinking things again, which isn't anything new. I've been trying to break that habit, but it's easier said than done. I guess I shouldn't try to break it right now, but more try to suppress it. Not entirely sure. It could maybe also be that I haven't drawn much for myself. Outside of maybe one or two pieces, I've barely drawn any personal art for...a while. It's not like I don't have ideas. Hell, I'm loaded with them. I just haven't put them on paper yet. I think what I need to do is strike some kind of balance between doing personal art and commission art. I want to be productive in both types.
Comes down to it, I just gotta draw, right?
I probably should take better care of myself too. Getting 6-8 hours of sleep happens maybe once in a blue moon. Plus I should try to be more active and do some exercising. Maybe that's it. I do have some ideas on how to deal with the former. The latter is just a matter of actually doing it.
I admit, I was very nervous when I let NSFW commissions be an option. I kind of wanted to stick to doing mainly SFW ones like Racesolar, Bobby, Taran Fiddler, etc. But I currently lack the skills to pull that off. I don't mind drawing NSFW art here and there, and after talking with friends, I understand that it's a sought after product in the fandom. It can be a bit of a double-edged sword sometimes, but I think I can do it, and much more.
Once again, sorry to those who are waiting on a commission. I haven't forgotten about you, and I do plan on getting what I owe done. Take care and stay safe!
~JT
Thank you, Akira Toriyama.
Posted a year agoI'm sure everyone heard by now. I'm still trying to process it. It's just, you know one day, it'll come, but it still hits you like a freight train when it does...
I don't think what I can say hasn't been said already. No words can describe how influential Toriyama and his works are. A lot of things would not be the same or even exist if he wasn't around. I always tuned to Dragon Ball when it aired on Toonami. I admittedly got into the manga very late, but thanks to YouTubers like MistareFusion and their Dragon Ball Dissection series, I learned a lot about how Toriyama approaches things and it made me appreciate the series a whole lot more.
I always knew Dragon Ball was insanely popular, but seeing videos of these massive crowds watching Goku and Jiren fight, cheering their heads off...it was absolutely mind-blowing. Regardless of how you feel about Dragon Ball and Toriyama in general, you cannot deny how much of a legend he is. You just can't.
This hurts, a lot. At least he's not in any pain anymore. Thanks for being a huge part of my childhood, thanks for creating series like Dr. Slump, Dragon Ball, Sand Land, Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest, Blue Dragon, and many more. Thanks, and take care. You'll be missed. Rest in peace.
~JT
I don't think what I can say hasn't been said already. No words can describe how influential Toriyama and his works are. A lot of things would not be the same or even exist if he wasn't around. I always tuned to Dragon Ball when it aired on Toonami. I admittedly got into the manga very late, but thanks to YouTubers like MistareFusion and their Dragon Ball Dissection series, I learned a lot about how Toriyama approaches things and it made me appreciate the series a whole lot more.
I always knew Dragon Ball was insanely popular, but seeing videos of these massive crowds watching Goku and Jiren fight, cheering their heads off...it was absolutely mind-blowing. Regardless of how you feel about Dragon Ball and Toriyama in general, you cannot deny how much of a legend he is. You just can't.
This hurts, a lot. At least he's not in any pain anymore. Thanks for being a huge part of my childhood, thanks for creating series like Dr. Slump, Dragon Ball, Sand Land, Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest, Blue Dragon, and many more. Thanks, and take care. You'll be missed. Rest in peace.
~JT
Open for Commissions
Posted a year agoHello! So here we go!
If you haven't read my previous journal, I recommend it since it's about some of the changes I got in mind such as prices and options. As mentioned, things could change over time, but I'm giving this a go to see what happens. If you have any questions, let me know.
Google Form
~JT
If you haven't read my previous journal, I recommend it since it's about some of the changes I got in mind such as prices and options. As mentioned, things could change over time, but I'm giving this a go to see what happens. If you have any questions, let me know.
Google Form
~JT
Possible Changes w/ Commissions
Posted a year agoHello everyone!
So, lately I've been thinking about commissions and how I handle them, plus my art in general. I'm thinking of making some changes too. I'm still figuring things out, so nothing's final, but I'm open to feedback. So here's what I got planned:
(1) I'm shortening the options to simply sketch, inks, and flats instead of the additional option of half-body and full-body. And I'm sure every artist has to do this at some point, but I'm increasing the prices. Just by $5. So it'll be $25, $35, and $45 respectively. Not only because things are pretty expensive, but also to make the prices closer to the hourly wage in my area.
(2.) I created a Google Forms to hopefully make the process of buying a commission easier. I do know that sites like commiss.io exist, but I don't know if it's a popular option. I'm not sure if I want to make it mandatory, but it'd help quite a bit. The form will have an updated ToS. I really would like your thoughts on this.
(3.) To not overwhelm myself, I'm going to do commissions in smaller batches. My plan is to do a set amount and those outside of the batch won't be charged until I'm ready to work on it.
(4.) I'm making NSFW commissions an option. I've been debating on this for a while. Thing is, I don't mind doing NSFW stuff here and there. I wanted to stick to SFW commissions like some of my favorite artists, but I don't have the skill to pull that off just yet. And after talking with friends, it's clear NSFW art is in demand. So I'm going to give this a go and see what happens.
That being said, there are certain conditions. It's in the ToS, but the short version is that I'll only draw muscular male characters in NSFW stuff and on sites like Bluesky and Twitter, I won't be posting it on my main SFW accounts (@jtryuujin). I created a NSFW account on both sites and will post anything NSFW there. I would appreciate it that if you want to mention/show me anything NSFW(-ish) to do it only on that account, please.
The NSFW account's handle is swolegreenderg (Blue Sky/[url=https://twitter.com/swolegreenderg]Twitter). I'll post both SFW and NSFW on my FA page still. It's just for sites outside of FA.
I think that's it. Hopefully things work out. I do need to put my nose to the grindstone if I want to keep getting better. Again, I'm open for feedback on this.
Take care!
~JT
So, lately I've been thinking about commissions and how I handle them, plus my art in general. I'm thinking of making some changes too. I'm still figuring things out, so nothing's final, but I'm open to feedback. So here's what I got planned:
(1) I'm shortening the options to simply sketch, inks, and flats instead of the additional option of half-body and full-body. And I'm sure every artist has to do this at some point, but I'm increasing the prices. Just by $5. So it'll be $25, $35, and $45 respectively. Not only because things are pretty expensive, but also to make the prices closer to the hourly wage in my area.
(2.) I created a Google Forms to hopefully make the process of buying a commission easier. I do know that sites like commiss.io exist, but I don't know if it's a popular option. I'm not sure if I want to make it mandatory, but it'd help quite a bit. The form will have an updated ToS. I really would like your thoughts on this.
(3.) To not overwhelm myself, I'm going to do commissions in smaller batches. My plan is to do a set amount and those outside of the batch won't be charged until I'm ready to work on it.
(4.) I'm making NSFW commissions an option. I've been debating on this for a while. Thing is, I don't mind doing NSFW stuff here and there. I wanted to stick to SFW commissions like some of my favorite artists, but I don't have the skill to pull that off just yet. And after talking with friends, it's clear NSFW art is in demand. So I'm going to give this a go and see what happens.
That being said, there are certain conditions. It's in the ToS, but the short version is that I'll only draw muscular male characters in NSFW stuff and on sites like Bluesky and Twitter, I won't be posting it on my main SFW accounts (@jtryuujin). I created a NSFW account on both sites and will post anything NSFW there. I would appreciate it that if you want to mention/show me anything NSFW(-ish) to do it only on that account, please.
The NSFW account's handle is swolegreenderg (Blue Sky/[url=https://twitter.com/swolegreenderg]Twitter). I'll post both SFW and NSFW on my FA page still. It's just for sites outside of FA.
I think that's it. Hopefully things work out. I do need to put my nose to the grindstone if I want to keep getting better. Again, I'm open for feedback on this.
Take care!
~JT
Small Update
Posted 2 years agoHey everyone. Bit of an update.
First, many thanks to everyone who's bought a commission from me. You guys really helped me out, big time.
Second, I must apologize that I haven't made much progress lately. Been a bit busy and mood has been bleh sometimes. That being said, I am determined to get what I currently owe done as soon as possible. I don't want to keep people waiting for too long. Plus I want to keep taking on commissions.
I'm gonna stay open for those who are interested, but I'm gonna focus on what I currently have before starting any new ones.
Thanks again, and take care!
~JT
First, many thanks to everyone who's bought a commission from me. You guys really helped me out, big time.
Second, I must apologize that I haven't made much progress lately. Been a bit busy and mood has been bleh sometimes. That being said, I am determined to get what I currently owe done as soon as possible. I don't want to keep people waiting for too long. Plus I want to keep taking on commissions.
I'm gonna stay open for those who are interested, but I'm gonna focus on what I currently have before starting any new ones.
Thanks again, and take care!
~JT
Commission Reminder
Posted 2 years agoHey everyone. ^^
I got some bills coming very soon, and would really like some help. So I'm gonna take on some commissions. If you're interested, you can message me via note or email (on front page and commission page) with all the info needed, and I'll get back to you ASAP. Spread the word if you know anyone that'll be interested if you want. It would help a lot.
I also added a bit of a FAQ on the commission page linked above about things like characters and about anatomy, specifically hyper anatomy. Hopefully it'll help out. Again, if you have any questions, let me know and I'll get back to you as quick as I can.
Thanks, and take care!
~JT
I got some bills coming very soon, and would really like some help. So I'm gonna take on some commissions. If you're interested, you can message me via note or email (on front page and commission page) with all the info needed, and I'll get back to you ASAP. Spread the word if you know anyone that'll be interested if you want. It would help a lot.
I also added a bit of a FAQ on the commission page linked above about things like characters and about anatomy, specifically hyper anatomy. Hopefully it'll help out. Again, if you have any questions, let me know and I'll get back to you as quick as I can.
Thanks, and take care!
~JT
BlueSky + Commission Reminder
Posted 2 years agoHey everyone. Thanks to a friend, I got an invite to BlueSky. Admittedly, I wasn't 100% sure on going there since it meant another page to manage and I didn't know that a lot of furs were on there, but after talking and thinking, I went for it.
https://bsky.app/profile/jtryuujin.bsky.social
I'm still gonna be posting on here, Twitter (I refuse to call it X), and Itaku though. FA will continue to be my primary account (Plus the accounts I mentioned are SFW-only, while my FA page is SFW, NSFW, and everything in between).
And a bit of a reminder that I'm still open for commissions. I still have a lot of slots left, so if you're interested, let me know. Here's a link to the commission sheet. Apologies for asking again, but if you know any others that might be interested, could you maybe spread the word? It's completely up to you.
Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
https://bsky.app/profile/jtryuujin.bsky.social
I'm still gonna be posting on here, Twitter (I refuse to call it X), and Itaku though. FA will continue to be my primary account (Plus the accounts I mentioned are SFW-only, while my FA page is SFW, NSFW, and everything in between).
And a bit of a reminder that I'm still open for commissions. I still have a lot of slots left, so if you're interested, let me know. Here's a link to the commission sheet. Apologies for asking again, but if you know any others that might be interested, could you maybe spread the word? It's completely up to you.
Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
October Commissions (OPEN!)
Posted 2 years agoHey everyone!
It's time to open up for commissions again. Got some bills coming up very soon, so I'm gonna try to take what I can and make sure to deliver them in a timely fashion. If you know anyone that might be interested in a commission, let them know. Spread the word, if you want. ^^
Here's the commission sheet. I added a bit of a FAQs of sorts in the description. There's not much there, but hopefully it'll help. Also, I decided to add an email as an alternative way of contacting me about commissions, if you prefer using that over Notes and DMs. It's in the description, but I'll post it here too.
jtryuujin91[at]gmail.com
My goal for this month is to be just productive as possible. Not just in commissions, but also studies, personal projects, etc. I have some ideas that I want to do, and I want to continue to improve my skills. Of course, not to where I burn myself out.
That should be it. If you have any questions, let me know. I want to thank everyone for helping me out. I really appreciate it. Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
It's time to open up for commissions again. Got some bills coming up very soon, so I'm gonna try to take what I can and make sure to deliver them in a timely fashion. If you know anyone that might be interested in a commission, let them know. Spread the word, if you want. ^^
Here's the commission sheet. I added a bit of a FAQs of sorts in the description. There's not much there, but hopefully it'll help. Also, I decided to add an email as an alternative way of contacting me about commissions, if you prefer using that over Notes and DMs. It's in the description, but I'll post it here too.
jtryuujin91[at]gmail.com
My goal for this month is to be just productive as possible. Not just in commissions, but also studies, personal projects, etc. I have some ideas that I want to do, and I want to continue to improve my skills. Of course, not to where I burn myself out.
That should be it. If you have any questions, let me know. I want to thank everyone for helping me out. I really appreciate it. Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
Birthday
Posted 2 years agoI've gotten older again. Woo~ :V
...Yeah, I don't have much else. Still working on commissions and hopefully I'll have some to post real soon. Take care!
~JT
...Yeah, I don't have much else. Still working on commissions and hopefully I'll have some to post real soon. Take care!
~JT
Emergency Commissions + Possible Future Plans
Posted 2 years agoHey everyone!
So as the title says, I do have a bit of an emergency situation. Nothing too serious, but still important. Also there are some things I want to talk about here, and maybe even ask for advice.
First things first: Our dryer died. Mom's looking to get a new one, and I want to help, but I don't have that much money. So I'm accepting commissions. If you're interested and/or have any questions, send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Also, I would like to ask a favor. It's completely up to you, but if you want, could you spread the word about me doing commissions, maybe to those who might be interested? There's only so far I can reach in terms of getting new clients. It would help me a lot.
I do have a Ko-Fi if you want to support me using that. I also have a Twitter account, but thanks a certain idiot's decision, the amount of DMs you can send are limited to those who aren't paying him. So if anyone wants to message me on Twitter, might want to message me a way to contact them like Discord, Telegram, etc.
I'll link to those along with my commission sheet. Again, if you have any questions, ask away.
Commission Sheet
Ko-Fi
Twitter
Lately I have been thinking about how I can improve as an artist. While I am working on improving things like anatomy, perspective, etc., I do need to also improve on being productive. I want to be a productive artist, but also take care of myself. Not a good idea to draw till it hurts, y'know? What I probably should do is create a routine/schedule and dedicate a certain amount of time to just art, be it commissions, studies, and/or my own projects. I guess it's like a job, but not as strict. Drawing should be fun too, imo.
I will say that I've surprised myself quite a bit with the commissions I've done, since most of them involve species, genders, builds, etc. that I've either never drawn or seldomly drawn, so I have to give thanks to everyone for supporting me and getting me out of my comfort zone. I'm gonna keep getting better. There's a lot I want to create, including things like comics and 2D animation. Maybe even 3D someday. Heck, I wouldn't mind learning some pixel art since I want to create characters for Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart. I have the resources. I just need to study and implement them into my art.
I have been considering the idea of opening a Patreon. If I do, I will say right now that I have no intention of pay-walling. I kind of get why some artists do it, and nothing wrong with some exclusive content here and there, but I can't say I'm a fan of making artwork insanely hard, if not impossible to get by doing things like making them only available for a limited time. Anyway, I'm still trying to figure out things like tiers, perks, and prices. One idea I have been thinking of is that doing muscle fan art and characters polls, but maybe focus more on characters that don't have a lot of art.
Something I've noticed with Patreon polls is that usually the lesser known characters get pitted against those who either have a huge following, and/or they're trending in the community, like a new character from a Lifewonders game. Not there's anything wrong with that, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who has seen their favorite(s) get completely demolished in those polls by whomever is making their rounds.
Still a bit bitter about Porunga getting the least amount of votes in one poll I saw. :P
Well, that's one idea at least. Anyone have any advice and tips on owning a Patreon, being productive, etc. would be appreciated. Once again, I want to give thanks for the support. I hope to become a better artist. Take care!
~JT
So as the title says, I do have a bit of an emergency situation. Nothing too serious, but still important. Also there are some things I want to talk about here, and maybe even ask for advice.
First things first: Our dryer died. Mom's looking to get a new one, and I want to help, but I don't have that much money. So I'm accepting commissions. If you're interested and/or have any questions, send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Also, I would like to ask a favor. It's completely up to you, but if you want, could you spread the word about me doing commissions, maybe to those who might be interested? There's only so far I can reach in terms of getting new clients. It would help me a lot.
I do have a Ko-Fi if you want to support me using that. I also have a Twitter account, but thanks a certain idiot's decision, the amount of DMs you can send are limited to those who aren't paying him. So if anyone wants to message me on Twitter, might want to message me a way to contact them like Discord, Telegram, etc.
I'll link to those along with my commission sheet. Again, if you have any questions, ask away.
Commission Sheet
Ko-Fi
Lately I have been thinking about how I can improve as an artist. While I am working on improving things like anatomy, perspective, etc., I do need to also improve on being productive. I want to be a productive artist, but also take care of myself. Not a good idea to draw till it hurts, y'know? What I probably should do is create a routine/schedule and dedicate a certain amount of time to just art, be it commissions, studies, and/or my own projects. I guess it's like a job, but not as strict. Drawing should be fun too, imo.
I will say that I've surprised myself quite a bit with the commissions I've done, since most of them involve species, genders, builds, etc. that I've either never drawn or seldomly drawn, so I have to give thanks to everyone for supporting me and getting me out of my comfort zone. I'm gonna keep getting better. There's a lot I want to create, including things like comics and 2D animation. Maybe even 3D someday. Heck, I wouldn't mind learning some pixel art since I want to create characters for Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart. I have the resources. I just need to study and implement them into my art.
I have been considering the idea of opening a Patreon. If I do, I will say right now that I have no intention of pay-walling. I kind of get why some artists do it, and nothing wrong with some exclusive content here and there, but I can't say I'm a fan of making artwork insanely hard, if not impossible to get by doing things like making them only available for a limited time. Anyway, I'm still trying to figure out things like tiers, perks, and prices. One idea I have been thinking of is that doing muscle fan art and characters polls, but maybe focus more on characters that don't have a lot of art.
Something I've noticed with Patreon polls is that usually the lesser known characters get pitted against those who either have a huge following, and/or they're trending in the community, like a new character from a Lifewonders game. Not there's anything wrong with that, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who has seen their favorite(s) get completely demolished in those polls by whomever is making their rounds.
Still a bit bitter about Porunga getting the least amount of votes in one poll I saw. :P
Well, that's one idea at least. Anyone have any advice and tips on owning a Patreon, being productive, etc. would be appreciated. Once again, I want to give thanks for the support. I hope to become a better artist. Take care!
~JT
Commission Reminder!
Posted 2 years agoHello! ^^
I just wanted to remind everyone that I'm still open for commissions. I'll admit, money is kind of tight at the moment...
So if you're interested, or you know someone that might be interested, send me a note, and I'll respond back ASAP.
Here's the new commission sheet.
Also, I might've mentioned it, but I do have a Twitter if you wanna contact me that way.
https://twitter.com/JTRyuujin
Hope to hear from you soon. Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
I just wanted to remind everyone that I'm still open for commissions. I'll admit, money is kind of tight at the moment...
So if you're interested, or you know someone that might be interested, send me a note, and I'll respond back ASAP.
Here's the new commission sheet.
Also, I might've mentioned it, but I do have a Twitter if you wanna contact me that way.
https://twitter.com/JTRyuujin
Hope to hear from you soon. Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
June Commissions (OPEN!)
Posted 2 years agoOpening up for commissions for this month. I updated my commission sheet with more options. ^^
If you have any questions, let me know.
COMMISSION LIST
- Black-Ops-Wolf-Fox
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Take care!
~JT
If you have any questions, let me know.
COMMISSION LIST
- Black-Ops-Wolf-Fox
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Take care!
~JT
March Commissions (CLOSED)
Posted 2 years agoJanuary Commissions (CLOSED!)
Posted 2 years agoHello! As the title says, I'm currently open for the month. I posted the sheet with all the info here. If you have any questions, let me know.
Oh! I've mentioned it elsewhere, but I do have a Ko-Fi if you want to support me. ^^
https://ko-fi.com/jtryuujin
Take care!
~JT
Oh! I've mentioned it elsewhere, but I do have a Ko-Fi if you want to support me. ^^
https://ko-fi.com/jtryuujin
Take care!
~JT
Bodybuilder Commissions (CLOSED)
Posted 3 years agoGonna try something a little bit different. A while ago I debated the idea of doing "themed" commissions. Then I went through 
kuroma's artwork, and remembered he did a thing a while ago called Kemobuilder. Kemobuilder was this art event where people drew their muscular OCs flexing and what-not, and in some cases, like in a bodybuilder competition. So, why not?
These commissions are gonna be themed around a bodybuilder competition. It'll be your buff character in a speedo showing off their muscles to either a crowd, or to whomever is watching. This will also help me on improve on drawing muscles. Hope this sounds interesting. ^^
- Single character, full body. Blank background. SFW.
- One slot per person.
- Male anthro characters (No insect or arachnids though. Sorry).
- Will not draw fetishes such as feet, vore, transformation, cub, watersports, etc. Nor will I draw any controversial subjects such as politics, religion, etc.
- Big muscles and muscle guts are fine, but nothing extreme. If you have questions about this, let me know.
- Will be mainly wearing a speedo, but some additional clothing are possible.
PRICES
- SKETCH --- $25
-INKS --- $35
- FLATS --- $40
WHAT I NEED
- Character references. NSFW references are OK.
- Pose idea. If you're not sure of a pose, let me know and we'll brainstorm.
- Number tag. Pick a number for your tag.
- Speedo color. For sketches and inks, a splash of color is free and optional.
- Your email for the invoice. Payment will be upfront via Paypal.
If you want a commission, either comment here or contact me on Discord. If you need my Discord tag, let me know, and I'll send it to you. Discussion of the commission can be through Notes or Discord. I'll send you progress of your commission for feedback. If any minor corrections need to be made, let me know as soon as possible. You won't be charged for them. You're free to post the final product in your galleries, but please give credit.
SLOTS
1. CaitSith
2. Black-Ops-Wolf-Fox
3. Kanian
4. Kobuld
5.
kuroma's artwork, and remembered he did a thing a while ago called Kemobuilder. Kemobuilder was this art event where people drew their muscular OCs flexing and what-not, and in some cases, like in a bodybuilder competition. So, why not?These commissions are gonna be themed around a bodybuilder competition. It'll be your buff character in a speedo showing off their muscles to either a crowd, or to whomever is watching. This will also help me on improve on drawing muscles. Hope this sounds interesting. ^^
- Single character, full body. Blank background. SFW.
- One slot per person.
- Male anthro characters (No insect or arachnids though. Sorry).
- Will not draw fetishes such as feet, vore, transformation, cub, watersports, etc. Nor will I draw any controversial subjects such as politics, religion, etc.
- Big muscles and muscle guts are fine, but nothing extreme. If you have questions about this, let me know.
- Will be mainly wearing a speedo, but some additional clothing are possible.
PRICES
- SKETCH --- $25
-INKS --- $35
- FLATS --- $40
WHAT I NEED
- Character references. NSFW references are OK.
- Pose idea. If you're not sure of a pose, let me know and we'll brainstorm.
- Number tag. Pick a number for your tag.
- Speedo color. For sketches and inks, a splash of color is free and optional.
- Your email for the invoice. Payment will be upfront via Paypal.
If you want a commission, either comment here or contact me on Discord. If you need my Discord tag, let me know, and I'll send it to you. Discussion of the commission can be through Notes or Discord. I'll send you progress of your commission for feedback. If any minor corrections need to be made, let me know as soon as possible. You won't be charged for them. You're free to post the final product in your galleries, but please give credit.
SLOTS
1. CaitSith
2. Black-Ops-Wolf-Fox
3. Kanian
4. Kobuld
5.
31 Years.
Posted 3 years agoI'm officially 31 now. Woo~ :V
~JT
~JT
Bowser Day
Posted 3 years agoWish I knew how to draw the female anatomy well, cause I'd probably draw Bowsette today and see if I get any interesting reactions. Oh well. Maybe next time. :V
Not hating on Bowser, Bowser Day, or anything like that. I just remember how riled up people got when she debuted a while ago. I understand that some people found the trend annoying, but when you people saying things like how Bowsette was created for political reasons to convince Nintendo to turn Bowser into a woman (even though that's happened before...), and people actually believe that nonsense, well...need I say more?
Gotta admit it was shocking how even professional mangaka drew her. You don't see that everyday.
I do find these furry days/weeks/months dedicated to already insanely popular characters to be odd, tbh. I do understand in this instance the reference is World 8-4. I guess it's just stuff like this isn't my thing. Plus seeing others attempt to create holidays and barely taking off...yeah.
Again, no hate. If you love Bowser, go nuts. :D
I might have some stuff to talk about in the near future. We'll see. Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
Not hating on Bowser, Bowser Day, or anything like that. I just remember how riled up people got when she debuted a while ago. I understand that some people found the trend annoying, but when you people saying things like how Bowsette was created for political reasons to convince Nintendo to turn Bowser into a woman (even though that's happened before...), and people actually believe that nonsense, well...need I say more?
Gotta admit it was shocking how even professional mangaka drew her. You don't see that everyday.
I do find these furry days/weeks/months dedicated to already insanely popular characters to be odd, tbh. I do understand in this instance the reference is World 8-4. I guess it's just stuff like this isn't my thing. Plus seeing others attempt to create holidays and barely taking off...yeah.
Again, no hate. If you love Bowser, go nuts. :D
I might have some stuff to talk about in the near future. We'll see. Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
*Blows Party Horn*
Posted 4 years agoYep. I'm now 30.
As I mentioned in my previous journal, I don't feel like I've done a lot in my 20s, but hey, again, never too late to make things better, eh?
That's pretty much it. Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
As I mentioned in my previous journal, I don't feel like I've done a lot in my 20s, but hey, again, never too late to make things better, eh?
That's pretty much it. Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
A bit of an update
Posted 4 years agoI keep saying I was gonna make journals more often, and hey, it's been almost an entire year since the last one! Whoops. Anyway, hello! Figured I should make a more up-to-date journal on things. To be honest, not a whole lot has happened, but I'll put down what comes to mind.
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I got my shots earlier, specifically Moderna in April and May. Not a fan of needles, but it wasn't bad. Didn't even feel the 2nd shot. Thankfully all I experienced was a slightly sore arm and was tired enough to sleep half of the day. Of course, still wearing a mask. Admittedly, I kind of like wearing one, even though it can get hot sometimes, especially if you're moving around a lot. Of course I would like to not to wear one, but given the current situation, better safe than sorry.
It's hard to believe it's been more than a year since dad passed. I think about him every day and I seriously miss him. As he told me numerous times, no matter what happens to him, I gotta keep moving forward in life. Unfortunately the pandemic did kind of mess things up, but that ain't gonna stop me.
Birthday's around the corner on September 9th. I'll be the big 3-0. Can't say I feel like I accomplished a lot in my 20s, but it's not too late to improve my life, right?
There's so much I wanna draw, but I can't get it on paper. Still having trouble with perfectionism, not sure what to draw (too many ideas), and in some cases, starting over completely. Something I've thought about doing is filling a sketchbook. Or rather, a "digital sketchbook," which is just a folder. I want to use the Pomodoro Technique to try and curve my habits and not spend too much time sketching. Hoping it works.
As of late, I've been wanting to try different things like comics, pixel art, animation, and even Blender. Gonna focus on drawing, but I know I can branch off to the some of the other things mentioned 'sides Blender. One reason I want to learn Blender is to use it to help with scenery in my artwork, but eventually I do wanna design characters in it too. I'll think of something.
I've been debating on getting a Patreon. Seems like numerous people are getting one regardless of amount of followers and what-not. Of course, if I get one, I'm not doing any paywalling stuff. It'd just be higher resolution drawings. I'm thinking it'd be two tiers: One for general artwork (art that I'd have no problem showing friends and/or family) and another for fetish/nsfw stuff. I'd probably only charge maybe a dollar and two for both tiers respectively. What do you think?
SRB2Kart is fun, addictive, but also frustrating as hell. Basically it's Mario Kart but Sonic, mixed with MUGEN, and it's in a modified Doom Engine. I say MUGEN because while it's mainly Sonic, tons of people create characters, tracks, and mods for the game and there's almost no limit. Character wise, people have created those from other series, original characters, fan characters, memes, the list goes on. Of course what characters get used usually depends on what packs are installed on certain servers if we're talking multiplayer. I remember seeing Titsune's OC on one server.
Oh and check out SRB2 Kart videos on YouTube from creators like CriticalRaien, Hey Come On!, CoralDev, TransCanadaLimited, and many others. They're hilarious. I've even spotted myself in a couple of videos like this one (at 4:20 and 5:48). I pretty much main Wonder Boy, but I did main Mega Man X beforehand (hardly any servers have him though). Before X, it was Ulala from Space Channel 5, even though I never played that game. I do like Ulala though.
If you like kart racers, definitely look into SRB2 Kart.
Think I'll stop here for now. But yeah, I'm doing alright for the most part despite everything. Hopefully things will get better as time goes on. Never know. Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
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I got my shots earlier, specifically Moderna in April and May. Not a fan of needles, but it wasn't bad. Didn't even feel the 2nd shot. Thankfully all I experienced was a slightly sore arm and was tired enough to sleep half of the day. Of course, still wearing a mask. Admittedly, I kind of like wearing one, even though it can get hot sometimes, especially if you're moving around a lot. Of course I would like to not to wear one, but given the current situation, better safe than sorry.
It's hard to believe it's been more than a year since dad passed. I think about him every day and I seriously miss him. As he told me numerous times, no matter what happens to him, I gotta keep moving forward in life. Unfortunately the pandemic did kind of mess things up, but that ain't gonna stop me.
Birthday's around the corner on September 9th. I'll be the big 3-0. Can't say I feel like I accomplished a lot in my 20s, but it's not too late to improve my life, right?
There's so much I wanna draw, but I can't get it on paper. Still having trouble with perfectionism, not sure what to draw (too many ideas), and in some cases, starting over completely. Something I've thought about doing is filling a sketchbook. Or rather, a "digital sketchbook," which is just a folder. I want to use the Pomodoro Technique to try and curve my habits and not spend too much time sketching. Hoping it works.
As of late, I've been wanting to try different things like comics, pixel art, animation, and even Blender. Gonna focus on drawing, but I know I can branch off to the some of the other things mentioned 'sides Blender. One reason I want to learn Blender is to use it to help with scenery in my artwork, but eventually I do wanna design characters in it too. I'll think of something.
I've been debating on getting a Patreon. Seems like numerous people are getting one regardless of amount of followers and what-not. Of course, if I get one, I'm not doing any paywalling stuff. It'd just be higher resolution drawings. I'm thinking it'd be two tiers: One for general artwork (art that I'd have no problem showing friends and/or family) and another for fetish/nsfw stuff. I'd probably only charge maybe a dollar and two for both tiers respectively. What do you think?
SRB2Kart is fun, addictive, but also frustrating as hell. Basically it's Mario Kart but Sonic, mixed with MUGEN, and it's in a modified Doom Engine. I say MUGEN because while it's mainly Sonic, tons of people create characters, tracks, and mods for the game and there's almost no limit. Character wise, people have created those from other series, original characters, fan characters, memes, the list goes on. Of course what characters get used usually depends on what packs are installed on certain servers if we're talking multiplayer. I remember seeing Titsune's OC on one server.
Oh and check out SRB2 Kart videos on YouTube from creators like CriticalRaien, Hey Come On!, CoralDev, TransCanadaLimited, and many others. They're hilarious. I've even spotted myself in a couple of videos like this one (at 4:20 and 5:48). I pretty much main Wonder Boy, but I did main Mega Man X beforehand (hardly any servers have him though). Before X, it was Ulala from Space Channel 5, even though I never played that game. I do like Ulala though.
If you like kart racers, definitely look into SRB2 Kart.
Think I'll stop here for now. But yeah, I'm doing alright for the most part despite everything. Hopefully things will get better as time goes on. Never know. Take care, and stay safe!
~JT
